Tuberculosis ToolBox

The global response to tuberculosis, as with the other two diseases on which the Global Fund focuses its efforts, has among its limitations the violation of human rights faced by people affected and by gender inequalities, that affect unequally men, women, girls and boys.

“In order to end tuberculosis as an epidemic, we need to understand well the challenges related to gender that continue characterizing this disease, so we can improve and expand our investments to face these barriers”, said Mark Dybul, Executive Director of the Global Fund. “That is why the launch of the UNAIDS and Stop Tb Partnership tool for gender evaluation is fundamental in the response to tuberculosis.”

But for this response to move forward, it is also important that people become aware of their rights and demand better services. In this Toolbox, the LAC Platform seeks to strengthen the response to tuberculosis through the following material.

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About the initative

The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Platform for Support, Coordination and Communication of Civil Society and Communities (LAC Platform), is an initiative driven by the CRAT VIA LIBRE – International HIV/AIDS Alliance and supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund).

It is part of several interventions of the Global Fund to support and strengthen community and civil society participation at all levels within their processes. It is a component of the Special Initiative on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG).